[Omitted.]
Section 20 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with [Omitted.]. [Confirmation of District Judge's decree.]—Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s. The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
[Confirmation of District Judge's decree.]—Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s. 16 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).
Section 20, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Divorce Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Confirmation of District Judge's decree.]—Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s.
How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Divorce Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Divorce Act 1869 20, section 20 Divorce Act 1869, section 20 of the Divorce Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 20 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 20, came into force on 26 Apr 1869, having been enacted on 26 Jan 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 14. Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage214 words
- 37. Power to order permanent alimony205 words
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